This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Rachel Folkerts. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build 50 latrines in the village and to implement a comprehensive hygiene campaign. Rachel reports: In total, 48 cement-lined flushing latrines were built in Weinde and three nearby […]
Location Weinde, Birkilane District, Kaffrine Region, Senegal Community Description Weinde is a small rural community in the Kaffrine region of Senegal. There are 70 households in the village and an estimated population of 1,500. All community members participate in smallholder farming; only a few community members have significant other sources of income. Problem Addressed Currently, […]
Location Diara Pont, Kedougou, Senegal Community Description Diara Pont is a small rural community 75 km west of Kedougou in southeastern Senegal. Over the three sectors of the community (Bow Pella, Diara Pont, and Gure Lingere), there are 45 compounds, with about 200 people. The vast majority of residents are farmers, with a few men […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Jackie Allen. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build and install 45 “tippy-tappy” handwashing stations, one for each compound in the community. Jackie reports: The Diara Pont health worker, whose wife presented the project idea to […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Max Wohlgemuth. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build an irrigation system the KIWAMM environmental group. Max reports: The pump was successfully installed with the help of regional officers. It was tested and works great. A […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Max Wohlgemuth. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to build a rainwater catchment system at the school. Max reports: The rainwater catchment and installation of the tank has been completed. A stand was built near the bathrooms, […]
Location Village of Mlevela, Njombe Region, Tanzania Community Description The community of Mlevela, with a population of 3,200, is largely agricultural. More than 90% of residents farm at least part-time. The major crops are corn and potatoes. The community is in the region with the highest levels of HIV/AIDS in Tanzania. The villagers are very […]
Location Sdao, Rattanak Mundol District, Battambang Province, Cambodia Community Description Sdao has existed for about 20 years and the area was one of the fronts during the civil war in the 1990s. Esidarie Primary School is located in Rattanak Mundol District which is in the northwest corner of Battambang, Cambodia. The district is 40 kilometers […]
This project has been completed under the direction of Peace Corps Volunteer Tyler Kight. To read about the beginning of the project, CLICK HERE. The project was to construct 5 handwashing stations at the school. Tyler reports: The project has been completed. We had to change a few of our original intentions due to engineering difficulties […]
Location Ndalat Centre, North Nandi District, Rift Valley Province, Kenya Community Description Ndalat is a small village primarily composed of the Kalenjin tribe, where Kinandi and Kiswahili are the main forms of communication. The vast majority of the villagers are sustenance farmers, who focus on growing maize or corn. The two biggest health issues that […]